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The Professional Volunteer Fire Department: The Year in Review

In this episode, host Tom Merrill takes a step back to relax and wind down during this busy holiday season. He recaps highlights from his conversations with his 14 invited guests over the past year. Tom wraps up the episode with “Merrill Observations,” concerning the volunteer fire service. He discusses ways to support volunteer departments’ professional message. He also highlights some ways that same message can be destroyed, even when you have the best intentions.

Enjoy the takeaways and reflect on lessons learned in 2024’s final episode of The Professional Volunteer Fire Department. 

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